Everyone exchanges gifts to buy presents for their friends, so nobody gets what they want, and the lady in charge of exchanges at the store is anything but cheerful.
Connie is resigned to spending to Christmas with just her landlady Margaret's cat. But after buying a tree from a small boy she falls asleep and dreams about being surrounded by all her friends. Then a Christmas miracle occurs.
Connie is sold a special music box that only plays to remind people of the Christmas spirit. While helping with the pageant she learns Ricky is spending the holiday alone but she has a date with Mr. Boynton. The right choice becomes clear.
Martha Scott, opens with a tableau set in a small town in 1909. Townspeople gradually leave their still-frame poses, coming to life to sing holiday tunes. Melissa Hayden, as the Snow Queen, and Jacques D'Amboise, as the Prince, perform the "Snow" pas de deux from "The Nutcracker," with music by Tchaikovsky. The ensemble of singers perform carols in "Grandma's house," followed by a Christmas message from Frederick R. Kappel. A church scene with the Columbus Boychoir singing "Adeste Fideles," "The First Noel," and "Carol of the Bells". Martha Scott reads a biblical passage from Luke. Gianna d'Angelo and the Boychoir close singing "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night".
Year: Release Date: Rating: Video Type:
1965
12/19/1965
Approved
TV Series Episode 60 minutes
A
